Arteche Open Innovation Challenges

Join Arteche’s Global Innovation Call and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable power grid!

Arteche Ventures, through BAT B Accelerator Tower, is launching a global call to identify startups and business projects developing innovative solutions that enable access to clean, efficient, and high-quality energy.
This initiative is driven by an innovation ecosystem that invests in projects and startups to accelerate the energy, digital, and sustainable transition.
If your expertise lies in asset management, direct current, harmonic measurement, distribution automation, power electronics, or fiber optic technology, this is your opportunity!
Arteche is looking to collaborate with startups in pre-seed, seed, or early-stage maturity, with a TRL above 4 and international projection.
🚀 If this sounds like you and you share this energy, apply now to the Open Innovation Call!

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Focus Areas of the Arteche Open Innovation Call

1 Asset Management

Goal: Shift from reactive to proactive strategies in managing electrical assets throughout their lifecycle.

Technologies / Applications : Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring; Digital twins and IoT for traceability and remote control; Energy storage integration; AI algorithms for optimization; Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

2 Direct Current (DC)

Goal: Promote the use of DC in power transmission and distribution.

Technologies / Applications : HVDC transmission for long distances; Direct integration of renewables in DC; Hybrid AC/DC systems; Standards and interoperability in DC networks; DC energy storage for grid stability.

3 Harmonic Measurement

Goal: Improve the quality and reliability of the electrical system through harmonic measurement.

Technologies / Applications: Advanced real-time measurement devices; Integration with smart grids and IoT connectivity; Harmonic filtering and mitigation techniques; Regulatory compliance in power quality.

4 Distribution Automation

Goal: Automate and optimize the electrical distribution network.

Technologies / Applications : Integration of smart grids and DERs; Edge computing; AI algorithms for prediction and self-healing; Real-time communication technologies; Cybersecurity in distribution networks.

5 Power Electronics

Goal: Enhance efficiency in energy generation, distribution, and storage.

Technologies / Applications : Power electronics for renewable energy and storage; High-frequency switching and digital processing; Modular and scalable design; Conversion loss reduction; Digital twin simulation for pre-implementation optimization.

6 Fiber Optics

Goal: Strengthen communication and control in electrical systems using fiber optics.

Technologies / Applications : Fiber optic sensors and communication networks; Medium and high voltage monitoring; Integration with substation automation systems; Remote diagnostics of electrical system components.